When one of the debators resorts to insulting the subject of the debate, or insulting the opposing debator, the debate becomes a joke/drama.

When one of the debators deliberately does not answer specific questions being asked and does not bother to give a reason why for not answering the questions asked, while proceeding on with opposing debate yet, asking questions. This clearly shows that one of the debators is not serious, equating to drama.

Debating rules would be fun, such as, when a debate has been brought to the table, a debating referee should be agreed upon to be present. There could even be a point system. If one breaks the rules, he or she loses points. The more points one has, that would determind who the winner is...hehehe

At what point do we actually have the option to resolve our light or serious disagreements, since at least three threads of some importance and relevance as well as significance have already been deleted, just his week?

Debating rules would be fun, such as, when a debate has been brought to the table, a debating referee should be agreed upon to be present. There could even be a point system. If one breaks the rules, he or she loses points. The more points one has, that would determind who the winner is...heheheAstrologer4U

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Sister Astrologer4U ... this is a WONDERFUL idea !!!

I Love It !!!

I think though, it will be challenging for us to come up with "debate rules" that most will agree with. No matter though, i love a good challenge, especially one that moves us in the direction of greatness!

This is the perfect place for all of us to sharpen our debating skills, doing it in the very best of manners. Able to hold our ground against anyone, in the most respectful of ways, even willing to acquiesce if so moved.

I've learned so much here. I didn't know how to articulate myself in the beginning, as i do now. The simple exercise, of engaging each other in the very best of manners, learning to share my opinion, while considering how the audience may receive it, being able to see the whole picture ... gosh, so many things that must be considered, when wanting to present the very best of debates ... i've learned (or at least seen) much of that, right here! ... ... we are blessed beyond compare!

Yes Yes Yes Sister ... wonderful idea! Tell us more ... maybe even start a thread, Debating Rules (perhaps), telling us how we should begin considering your suggestion more poignantly.

Looking forward to it Sister ... Thanks!

Thanks to all who have shared their thoughts thus far.

Destee

if i must babysit adults ... they will feel abused by the babysitter ... i already know it ... i am psychic ... <3

At what point do we actually have the option to resolve our light or serious disagreements, since at least three threads of some importance and relevance as well as significance have already been deleted, just his week?

At least I would've expected the sister moderator to explain why!

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Brother Chuck ... what 3 threads (or more) have been deleted this week?

Destee

if i must babysit adults ... they will feel abused by the babysitter ... i already know it ... i am psychic ... <3

lack of knowledge, lack of understanding and apparently lack of self esteem and lack of compassion

Chuck:

Though even as some of us strive and try to reach and to teach, somebody's got to do some leading, as in--by example, i. e., and without an agenda--a credible plan of action--all we're just doing is to air the opinions of isolated individuals...

Do remember both Cherryblossum and some of the brothers have put forth overviews of what we're up against and/or a few things we can actually considering doing to help us resolve our peoples issues and problems:

So the deletion of those threads etc. I do consider a step backward as regards what one and all are committed to actually doing to uplift the race again...